Bodies, relationships, puberty, and sexual health are important parts of growing up and overall wellbeing. Parents, carers, families, and communities have a key role in supporting children and young people to build the knowledge, confidence, and skills needed to stay safe, healthy, and connected. Yarning Quiet Ways (YQW) is an Aboriginal-specific resource developed through a partnership between the NSW STI Programs Unit (STIPU) and Family Planning Australia, with the cultural guidance of the Aboriginal Sexual Health Programs Advisory Group (ASHPAG). Grounded in culture, the resource supports parents, carers, families, and communities to have strong, safe, and culturally relevant conversations with children and young people about bodies, relationships, puberty, and sexual health. It provides practical guidance and age-appropriate information to help make these important conversations easier, more accessible, and culturally safe. Download Yarning Quiet Ways
We need to be highly proactive and aware of cultural requirements when working with Aboriginal young people. These young people can face many barriers in accessing sexual health services and education, including a lack of access to culturally appropriate resources and services. This is also a culturally diverse group. Materials or approaches that are appropriate for one person or community may not be appropriate for others. Aboriginal young people are a priority population group in the NSW Health STI Strategy. The following fact sheet may assist you when working with Aboriginal young people around sexual health. Download Sexual health promotion with Aboriginal young people fact sheet PDF
